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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.04, 1,794.48 and 427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.04, 1,794.48 and 427.36 is: 640.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.04 : 1,794.48 = 427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.04/1,794.48 = 427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.04x = 1,794.48 × 427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.04x = 766,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,888.97/1,197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.65

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